Ramsey stores discuss how the weather affected trade
Are rising household costs and bad weather deterring consumers from shopping on the high street?
A new study, carried out by the British Retail Consortium and Sensormatic, has indicated that total UK footfall was down 4.7 percent year-on-year in October.
High street visits were down there by 5.2 percent year on year, dropping from a three percent fall in September.
Storms Austen and Boelo swept across the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man last month.
Tania and Linda are the Owners of Tania Dolores Shoes and Accessories, and Oma Sustainable Living in Ramsey respectively:
However Carol says her shop Pure Inspiration stayed busy during the affected week:
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